2. Mexico is about one-fifth the size of the United States. Spain ruled Mexico as part of the viceroyalty. September 16, 1810 Mexico became independent. It wasn't recognized until September 27, 1810.

3. Children of wealthy families go to private schools with plenty of funding for books and materials, while children of poor families attend schools with less money to spend on education. Some kids only last to 5 th grade or others keep going to colloge.

4. People in Mexico always eat different foods all the time. Mexicans love spices on any type of food. The most famous foods that Mexicans eat are Enchiladas, burritos, Quesadillas, and tacos. The most people use is tortillas that are for tacos or Quesadillas

5. There are a lot of drinks in Mexico. One that most people drink is a milky white, sweet beverage that was introduced to Spain by the Moors. Called agua de horchata. Another one is called a jarrito. There are many different flavors.

6. There are all kind of different dances in Mexico. When I was young I danced for the lady of Guadalupe in church called la danza de Guadalupe. Ballet Folklórico de México is a folkloric ballet ensemble in México City. They usually dance it during Cinco de Mayo.

7. There are all different kind of sports the one they play the most is soccer. They play Baseball, Bullfighting, Boxing. There is many more games they play in Mexico. Some people even play tennis there. It is almost the same sports they play here.

8. Money in Mexico is very different from here. They are called pesos not dollars. They come in $100, $200, $300 and more the coins are $.25, or $.50 they are $1.00, $2.00 and $5.00.

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